Read: Hebrews 11:1–8
Bible in a Year: 1 Kings 6–7; Luke 20:27–47
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
It was very late when we stopped for the night at a country inn
outside of Munich. We were delighted to see that our cozy room had a
balcony, although an oppressive fog made it impossible to see into the
darkness. But when the sun rose a few hours later, the haze began to
fade. Then we could see what had been grimly shrouded the night before—a
completely idyllic scene—peaceful and lush green meadow, sheep grazing
with tiny tinkling bells about their necks, and big white clouds in the
sky that looked exactly like more sheep—huge, fluffy sheep!
Sometimes life can get clouded over by a heavy fog of despair.
Our situation may look so dark that we begin to lose hope. But just as
the sun burns away a fog, our faith in God can burn away the haze of
doubt. Hebrews 11 defines faith as “confidence in what we hope for and
assurance about what we do not see” (v. 1). The passage goes on to
remind us of the faith of Noah, who was “warned about things not yet
seen,” yet obeyed God (v. 7). And Abraham who went where God
directed—even though he didn’t know where that would be (v. 8).
Though we have not seen Him and cannot
always feel His presence, God is always present and will help us through
our darkest nights.
Father, thank You for Your promise to walk with us through all of life. In moments of doubt, help us to have the confidence You are in control and we can trust You.
Faith is the radar that sees through the fog. Corrie ten Boom
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